PS 2 ALFRED ZIMBERG
583 Students
Elementary School Pre-K - 5th
School Overview
P.S. 2 Alfred Zimberg, located in East Elmhurst, Queens, serves a diverse student population, typically ranging from Pre-Kindergarten through 5th grade. The school is known for its commitment to providing a foundational academic experience, focusing on core subjects like literacy and mathematics while striving to foster a welcoming and supportive community environment for its young learners. As a traditional New York City public elementary school, it operates under the New York City Department of Education’s district structure, emphasizing standard curriculum requirements while often integrating programs to support social-emotional development.
The school is deeply embedded in the East Elmhurst neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families. Like many schools in District 30, P.S. 2 places a high priority on inclusivity and catering to the needs of English Language Learners and students with diverse learning requirements. Through its daily operations, the school aims to prepare students for middle school success by balancing academic rigor with extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to build character and school spirit among its diverse student body.
The school is deeply embedded in the East Elmhurst neighborhood, serving as a hub for local families. Like many schools in District 30, P.S. 2 places a high priority on inclusivity and catering to the needs of English Language Learners and students with diverse learning requirements. Through its daily operations, the school aims to prepare students for middle school success by balancing academic rigor with extracurricular activities and initiatives designed to build character and school spirit among its diverse student body.
583
Total Students
43.6
Full-Time Teachers
13.4
Student/Teacher Ratio
70.3%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
Student Demographics Data Table
| Demographic | Student Count |
|---|---|
| White | 204 |
| Hispanic | 240 |
| Black | 30 |
| Asian | 98 |
| Two or More | 9 |
| American Indian | 1 |
| Pacific Islander | 1 |
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Hispanic240 (41.2%)
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White204 (35.0%)
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Asian98 (16.8%)
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Black30 (5.1%)
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Two or More9 (1.5%)
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American Indian1 (0.2%)
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Pacific Islander1 (0.2%)
School Location
School Details
| Status: | Open |
|---|---|
| School Level: | Elementary School |
| School Type: | Regular School |
| Charter Status:* | Public Non-Charter |
| Virtual Instruction: | No virtual instruction |
| Shared Time Status: | No |
| District: | NEW YORK CITY GEOGRAPHIC DISTRICT #30 |
| Phone: | (718)728-1459 |
| Website: | http://www.ps2q.org |
| Grade Range: | Pre-K - 5th |
| Total Students: | 583 |
| Full-Time Teachers (FTE): | 43.6 |
| Pupil/Teacher Ratio: | 13.4 |
| NSLP Participation:1 | Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO) |
| Qualified Free Lunch: | 404 |
| Qualified Reduced Lunch: | 6 |
Grades Taught
Pre-Kindergarten
64
Kindergarten
84
Grade 1
87
Grade 2
83
Grade 3
90
Grade 4
82
Grade 5
91
Ungraded
2
Grades Taught Data Table
| Grade | Student Count |
|---|---|
| Pre-Kindergarten | 64 |
| Kindergarten | 84 |
| Grade 1 | 87 |
| Grade 2 | 83 |
| Grade 3 | 90 |
| Grade 4 | 82 |
| Grade 5 | 91 |
| Ungraded | 2 |
Gender Ratio
Student Gender Ratio Data Table
| Gender | Student Count | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Female | 264 | 45.3% |
| Male | 319 | 54.7% |
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